Xala (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Xala is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Ousmane Sembene, starring Farba Sarr, Mustapha Ture and Myriam Niang. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Ousmane Sembene
- Original language
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French - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Xala About?
The premise of Xala without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of post-colonial Senegal, this film explores the disillusionment of the African Socialism movement. A wealthy and corrupt businessman’s lavish third marriage unravels when he becomes ensnared by the ancient curse of Xala. This leaves him stripped of his power and fortune, forcing him to confront the complex and often hypocritical nature of progress and the lingering effects of past oppression.
Xala Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- sex comedy
- satire comedy
- third wife
- wedding
- senegal
- impotence
- third cinema
- boardroom
- rebellious daughter
- second wife
- africa
- marabout
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- dakar
- chamber of commerce
- businessman
- chauffeur
- neocolonialism
- colonialism
- post colonialism
- evian
- political satire
- satire
- spitting
- polygamy
- mercedes benz
- marriage custom
- handicapped
- corruption
- based on novel
Xala Cast
Farba Sarr leads the cast, with Mustapha Ture and Myriam Niang. Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ousmane Sembene
Also Starring in Xala
· 6 moreXala Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Xala 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Xala Plot Summary
What happens in Xala from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the era of French colonial rule comes to a close in Senegal, the newly appointed members of the Senegalese Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically celebrate the election of their first Senegalese president. Outside the Chamber, vibrant singers and dancers add to the festive atmosphere while the newly inaugurated members take it upon themselves to discard French artifacts from their offices, pushing out the remaining French board members. Their influence, however, is not easily shaken; when the departing French return with suitcases full of cash for the Senegalese members, they are welcomed back, leading to a controversial exchange of power.
Full summary
The whole story of Xala, scene by scene
Xala Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Xala.
How Well Do You Know Xala?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Xala
40 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S W108 and the 1973 Fiat 127.
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 W110 Minor role
Xala Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Saló o los 120 días de Sodoma” and “120 meres sta Sodoma”.
- Also known as
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- Saló o los 120 días de Sodoma
- 120 meres sta Sodoma
- Salò, o las 120 jornadas de Sodoma
- Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom
- Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò
- Salò
- Salo - De 120 dagen van Sodoma
- Salò, ou os 120 Dias de Sodoma
- Сало или 120те дни на Содом
- Salo: Les 120 Jours de Sodome
- Salo ili 120 dana Sodome
- Salò - Sodoman 120 päivää
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- Salò eller Sodoms 120 dagar
- Salo
- 120 μέρες στα Σόδομα
- Salo, avagy Szodoma 120 napja
- ソドムの市
- Salò o los 120 días de Sodoma
- Salo eller Sodomas 120 dager
- Saló
- Salò, czyli 120 dni Sodomy
- Salo sau cele 120 de zile ale Sodomei
- Maheedhar
- Salo jeb 120 Sodomas dienas
- Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
- Die 120 Tage von Sodom
- Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma
- Salo, avagy Sodoma 120 napja
- Salò, eller Sodoms 120 dagar
- Salò ou les 120 Journées de Sodome
- Saló, o los 120 días de Sodoma
- Salò aneb 120 dnů sodomy
- 索多玛120天
- Saló ou os 120 Dias de Sodoma
- Salo, czyli 120 dni Sodomy
- Σαλό ή 120 Μέρες στα Σόδομα
- Сало, или 120 дней Содома
- Сало, або 120 днів Содому
- Salò eller de 120 dage i Sodoma
- סאלו או 120 הימים של סדום
- Salo ya da Sodom'un 120 günü
- Salò ou Os 120 Dias de Sodoma
- Sodoman 120 päivää
- 살로 소돔의 120일
- 索多瑪120天, სალო, ანუ სოდომის 120 დღე
- สุขนาฏกรรมอเวจี
- Salò sau cele 120 de zile de sodomie
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Xala FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Xala, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Xala?
Xala runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Xala released?
Xala was released on October 1, 1975.
Who directed Xala?
Xala was directed by Ousmane Sembene.
More films by Ousmane Sembene Who is in the cast of Xala?
Xala stars Farba Sarr, Mustapha Ture and Myriam Niang, among 10 credited actors.
How is Xala rated?
Xala has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 80 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Xala have a post-credit scene?
No. Xala has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Xala in?
The original language of Xala is French.
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